Calculus: Mean Value Theorem

Newton's Method for Approximating Roots of Equations 

• Development of the Method [12 min.]
• Strength & Weaknesses of the Method [5.5 min.]

The Mean Value Theorem for Derivatives

• A Special Case of the Mean Value Theorem: Rolle's Theorem [8.5 min.]
• The (Full) Mean Value Theorem for Derivatives [20 min.]
• Direct Consequences of This Mean Value Theorem [13 min.]
• Some Exercises [7 min.]

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